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Feeder steer growth in Queensland at the expense of heavy steers

Feeder steer growth in Queensland at the expense of heavy steers

Analysis of yarding volumes across all Queensland saleyards for heavy steers shows a decline in overall throughput since January 2010 to March 20221. Meanwhile, feeder steer throughput has increased substantially, with increased capacity and demand for consistent product from consumers driving the sectors’ growth.

Mouse activity on the rise in NSW paddocks

NSW’s peak agricultural body has urged farmers to be extra vigilant in coming weeks, with more and more reports of mouse activity in paddocks.

Foot and mouth disease threat looms as Indonesia confirms cases

Foot and mouth disease threat looms as Indonesia confirms cases

A total of 1,247 cases of Foot and mouth disease (FMD) have been confirmed in four provinces of East Java, Indonesia (Gresik, Lamongan, Sidoarjo, Mojokerta), according to Cattle Council of Australia.

New independent price indicator launched for live export industry

New independent price indicator launched for live export industry

Meat & Livestock Australia has launched a new independent price indicator to assist the live export industry to make more informed decisions and drive profitability in Northern Australia.

Quality goat genetics on offer in Queensland interfaced auction

Quality goat genetics on offer in Queensland interfaced auction

One of the nation’s fastest growing online livestock auction platform, FarmGate Auctions, will host the second annual interfaced goat seedstock auction and field day in Queensland on Wednesday, May 18.

Landholders voice concern over dingo reintroduction proposal

Landholders voice concern over dingo reintroduction proposal

Landholders concerned over a proposal to reintroduce dingoes to state parks and reserves called on a Victorian meeting to lobby key ministers to make their feelings heard.

Seven key priorities for Cattle Council ahead of election

Seven key priorities for Cattle Council ahead of election

Cattle Council of Australia has presented seven key priorities to MPs and candidates ahead of the 2022 Federal Election.

Cattle Council calls for vaccine against lumpy skin disease

Cattle Council calls for vaccine against lumpy skin disease

Australian infectious disease experts must be given access to live samples of Lumpy Skin Disease so they can develop an mRNA vaccine.

Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder on listening tour of basin

Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder on listening tour of basin

During a recent tour of Toowoomba, Goondiwindi, Dirranbandi, St George and dams within the Northern Murray-Darling Basin, the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder Hilton Taylor has heard from numerous stakeholders about ideas for collaboration on water for the environment.

La Nina weather pattern expected to ease over next few months

La Nina weather pattern expected to ease over next few months

While the La Niña weather pattern has extended for longer than expected, neutral weather conditions are expected to resume as autumn takes hold – bringing good news for producers.

Temporary fuel excise relief and tax deductions in budget

Temporary fuel excise relief and tax deductions in budget

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the Australian Government’s 2022/23 Budget offers welcomed targeted support to Australian small and family businesses.

Funding to help farmers invest in carbon and biodiversity

Funding to help farmers invest in carbon and biodiversity

Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the Federal Government’s $27.2 million investment in carbon + biodiversity extension officers in each Natural Resource Management region.